Upcoming Events and Trips

Have you ever tried our Power Ballet Barre class? Now is the time with our FREE Feel Good Workout. We are offering a free class each month in 2015. Power Ballet Barre is an inspired cardio and strength workout utilizing a ballet bar, hand weights, and body weight to sculpt and burn calories with minimal sweat.

Friday Night Live Club is a fun, safe club designed for students in 4th & 5th grade (ages 9-11). Each month is themed and features a DJ! Pre-register or pay at the door. Concessions (pizza/hot dogs, pop, water, candy & chips) are available.

The Scott’s Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run is an exciting baseball and softball skills competition that provides boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, the opportunity to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.

The Pitch Players throw to a strike-zone target from a distance of 45 feet for baseball and 35 feet for softball. Any method of underhand/overhand pitching/throwing is allowed.

The Hit Players hit from a stationary batting tee, along a tape measure from home plate, toward straight center field. Hits are measured for distance and accuracy.

The Run Players begin at 2B. On mark, the player runs through 3B and on to home. Each player is timed and ranked.

Individual scores are added to determine the overall score and all-around winner for each age group. Players compete in four age groups: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14. Age is determined as of July 17, 2015. For more information, contact Jim Dihu at 847-692-3316. Registration deadline: April 30.

Spring rains bring the waterfalls and canyons of Starved Rock State Park back to life. Enjoy the beauty as we hike to three spectacular waterfalls and canyons, French Canyon, St. Louis Canyon, and Ottawa Canyon. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy before hitting the trails. After our hikes, we will enjoy dinner in downtown Utica. Transportation and dinner included. Please wear secure hiking footwear. Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Registration deadline: May 1. Departs from MPLC

Join Traci D. Mitchell, local Chicagoan and fi tness, nutrition and weight loss expert, on Saturday, May 9 to learn about the 6-week nutrition and workout plan outlined in her new book, The Belly Burn Plan. Traci will also lead attendees in a 20-minute fat-burning workout and will have her book available for purchase and to be signed. Traci has been a frequent guest on the Steve Harvey Show and has also appeared on the Today Show and more.